Import Help Thread

Ryu · 04-10-2006, 05:17 PM

Official Import Thread

Note: From now on, all other threads about imported games will be closed. If you have any questions about your imported KH2, TV-sets, swap magic disks, etc, please post them here, so that other members of KHI can answer them.

For now, I will only give a short summary of the things you need to play an imported game from the US, on your European PS2. This first post will roughly explain what you will need to do to play an imported game on your own PS2. It will make sure the members with questions know where to go if they want advice, rather than checking multiple threads in the KH2 section.

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Swap Magic Disk

The best and easiest way to play an imported game from the US on your European PS2, is by using a Swap magic disk. This is a small set which is available at most of the bigger game stores in pretty much all of Europe. If you can't find it in any of your local stores, you can also go to eBay for it. eBay has several domains, most European countries have their own eBay domain, such as; www.ebay.co.uk (UK), www.ebay.nl (Netherlands), www.ebay.de (Germany), www.ebay.fr (France), and so on.

Swap Magic Disk is completely legal and will not result in your PS2 losing its warranty, unlike the infamous way of modding your PS2 by using a modchip.

Official Swap Magic disk site. <-- click for further instructions.

Swap Magic FAQ <-- handy guide. Might want to check this out if you're experiencing problems with your swap magic disk or your PS2.

The price of a Swap Magic set varies, but is usually inbetween $10 - $30.
Go here if you want to convert prices from another currency to yours.

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This post will be updated with additional info in the future if needed. In the meanwhile, everyone who has any questions or comments is welcome to post them. Note that every off-topic post in here will be deleted, to keep the thread clean and on-topic.

NiteHawk · 04-10-2006, 05:25 PM

it would probably be easier to buy a cheap used US used PS2 then moddifying you PS2... ive seen used ps2s in the uUS run for about 100$ or lower.

Modding ur system = it dying horribly

Ryu · 04-10-2006, 05:36 PM

Well modding your PS2 is something else than using a swap magic disk. Modding your PS2 is illegal, and your PS2 will lose its warranty if you modify it. But a swap magic disk is completely legal, and won't harm your PS2.

NiteHawk · 04-10-2006, 05:37 PM

"Swap Magic 3 has better compatibility, and supports all PS2 models, including PSTwo SCPH-70000. Swap Magic 3 allows you to boot up your own application or game software CDs and DVDs on your PS2 console. Swap Magic 3 MUST be used with easy no-soldier mod-chip -OR- Slide Tool / Flip Top Cover. Swap Magic 3 is the perfect solution for playing backups. Avoid dangerous modifications to your game console! Don't wait for the latest PS2 games to be released in your country! You only have to swap the disc ONCE even with DVD games! Easy operation!"

Says it requires a mod chip....

Ryu · 04-10-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

no-soldier mod-chip -OR- Slide Tool / Flip Top Cover.

The slide tool comes with most swap magic sets, if I'm not mistaken.

basoulah · 04-10-2006, 05:39 PM

use action replay max it has an option that let's you play games from us europe and japan

DrBanxon · 04-11-2006, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basoulah

use action replay max it has an option that let's you play games from us europe and japan

Yeah, the Action Replay can play impoted games, I gots one for my GameCube.

Squirrel · 04-27-2006, 05:14 PM

i need one for a couple of my online ps2 games to get them secrete characters cuz im allergic to campaign modes

Riku123698745 · 06-28-2006, 03:54 AM

okay, now i know where to put things about imported games; here!

seb0910 · 07-01-2006, 02:56 PM

how much are ARMax's?????

DrBanxon · 07-12-2006, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seb0910

how much are ARMax's?????

If it's not to late, (It's been 10 days since you posted that)
http://us.codejunkies.com/shop/produ....x=10&go2.y=17
All of the PS2 AR's are there.

RIDETHEPIG · 07-19-2006, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Says it requires a mod chip....

It doesn't. I have one.

http://www.ps2fliptop.net/main.htm

^that's were I got mine. Not a slide tool, but a FlipTop.

the king mickey · 08-06-2006, 12:29 PM

okay i have a qeustion
if you have a slidecard in your ps2 can he
still play european games?
is it for sure he will play the american game?
can it be bad for my ps2?

thats all for now

Ryu · 08-06-2006, 02:11 PM

Yes, it can still play European games. It's also sure it can play American games, and no, it's not bad for your PS2. For more info you can also check out this site.

the king mickey · 08-06-2006, 02:19 PM

there stands he can play games that are downloaden from internet but not games buyed in a shop

so are you sure?

sorry for the bad english

and how do you make so a link what you have from click here?

04-10-2006, 05:17 PM	#1
Ryu an obscene gesture Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here. Age: 21 Posts: 3,360 Rep Power: 8	Import Help Thread Official Import Thread Note: From now on, all other threads about imported games will be closed. If you have any questions about your imported KH2, TV-sets, swap magic disks, etc, please post them here, so that other members of KHI can answer them. For now, I will only give a short summary of the things you need to play an imported game from the US, on your European PS2. This first post will roughly explain what you will need to do to play an imported game on your own PS2. It will make sure the members with questions know where to go if they want advice, rather than checking multiple threads in the KH2 section. ----- Swap Magic Disk The best and easiest way to play an imported game from the US on your European PS2, is by using a Swap magic disk. This is a small set which is available at most of the bigger game stores in pretty much all of Europe. If you can't find it in any of your local stores, you can also go to eBay for it. eBay has several domains, most European countries have their own eBay domain, such as; www.ebay.co.uk (UK), www.ebay.nl (Netherlands), www.ebay.de (Germany), www.ebay.fr (France), and so on. Swap Magic Disk is completely legal and will not* result in your PS2 losing its warranty, unlike the infamous way of modding your PS2 by using a modchip.* Official Swap Magic disk site. <-- click for further instructions. Swap Magic FAQ <-- handy guide. Might want to check this out if you're experiencing problems with your swap magic disk or your PS2. The price of a Swap Magic set varies, but is usually inbetween $10 - $30. Go here if you want to convert prices from another currency to yours. ----- This post will be updated with additional info in the future if needed. In the meanwhile, everyone who has any questions or comments is welcome to post them. Note that every off-topic post in here will be deleted, to keep the thread clean and on-topic. __________________ a communist eloha Last edited by Ryu; 04-10-2006 at 05:54 PM.

04-10-2006, 05:25 PM	#2
NiteHawk Keyblade Weilder Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 19 Posts: 295 Rep Power: 0	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. it would probably be easier to buy a cheap used US used PS2 then moddifying you PS2... ive seen used ps2s in the uUS run for about 100$ or lower. Modding ur system = it dying horribly

04-10-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
Ryu an obscene gesture Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here. Age: 21 Posts: 3,360 Rep Power: 8	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. Well modding your PS2 is something else than using a swap magic disk. Modding your PS2 is illegal, and your PS2 will lose its warranty if you modify it. But a swap magic disk is completely legal, and won't harm your PS2. __________________ a communist eloha

04-10-2006, 05:37 PM	#4
NiteHawk Keyblade Weilder Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 19 Posts: 295 Rep Power: 0	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. "Swap Magic 3 has better compatibility, and supports all PS2 models, including PSTwo SCPH-70000. Swap Magic 3 allows you to boot up your own application or game software CDs and DVDs on your PS2 console. Swap Magic 3 MUST be used with easy no-soldier mod-chip -OR- Slide Tool / Flip Top Cover. Swap Magic 3 is the perfect solution for playing backups. Avoid dangerous modifications to your game console! Don't wait for the latest PS2 games to be released in your country! You only have to swap the disc ONCE even with DVD games! Easy operation!" Says it requires a mod chip....

04-10-2006, 05:39 PM	#6
basoulah Court Mage Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. use action replay max it has an option that let's you play games from us europe and japan

04-27-2006, 05:14 PM	#8
Squirrel Ruler of Darkness Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: in a house Age: 17 Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. i need one for a couple of my online ps2 games to get them secrete characters cuz im allergic to campaign modes __________________ 98% of teens does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this in your sig. "I'll come back for you" "I know you will" Sephiroth "Tell me what you cherish most, so that I may have the pleasure of taking it away"

06-28-2006, 03:54 AM	#9
Riku123698745 Twilight Knight Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Earth or in detail, The World that Never Was Posts: 928 Rep Power: 0	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. okay, now i know where to put things about imported games; here!

07-01-2006, 02:56 PM	#10
seb0910 Keyblade Weilder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DPlaines Age: 16 Posts: 304 Rep Power: 0	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. how much are ARMax's????? __________________

08-06-2006, 12:29 PM	#13
the king mickey Ruler of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: almere Age: 15 Posts: 170 Rep Power: 0	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. okay i have a qeustion if you have a slidecard in your ps2 can he still play european games? is it for sure he will play the american game? can it be bad for my ps2? thats all for now __________________ thinking of you wherever you are. we pray for our sorrows to end, and hope that our hearts will blend. now i will step forward to realize this wish. and who knows: starting a new jouney may not be so hard, or maybe it has already begun. there are many worlds, but they share the same sky--- one sky,one destiny. key blade wars:The aftermath http://forums.khinsider.com/showthread.php?t=41549

08-06-2006, 02:11 PM	#14
Ryu an obscene gesture Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here. Age: 21 Posts: 3,360 Rep Power: 8	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. Yes, it can still play European games. It's also sure it can play American games, and no, it's not bad for your PS2. For more info you can also check out this site. __________________ a communist eloha

08-06-2006, 02:19 PM	#15
the king mickey Ruler of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: almere Age: 15 Posts: 170 Rep Power: 0	Re: Import Thread: All import questions will be handled here. there stands he can play games that are downloaden from internet but not games buyed in a shop so are you sure? sorry for the bad english and how do you make so a link what you have from click here? __________________ thinking of you wherever you are. we pray for our sorrows to end, and hope that our hearts will blend. now i will step forward to realize this wish. and who knows: starting a new jouney may not be so hard, or maybe it has already begun. there are many worlds, but they share the same sky--- one sky,one destiny. key blade wars:The aftermath http://forums.khinsider.com/showthread.php?t=41549 Last edited by the king mickey; 08-06-2006 at 03:09 PM.

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